Husqvarna T540xp v Stihl MS150

[Trees-]

Hi all. I've been in the game for a while now and was thinking of buying my first top handle saw, and was thinking either of the above.

 

Has anyone had experience with both that could give me some pointers, or even if anyone could recommend a model for their advantaged.

 

Cheers!

[Dan Earp]

There both very different saws. Ones a full bread topper and the other as a light work horse.

If you was to compare the 201t and the 540xp would be easier as im sure theres lads out there who have both bud

[WeeDee]

There both very different saws. Ones a full bread topper and the other as a light work horse.

If you was to compare the 201t and the 540xp would be easier as im sure theres lads out there who have both bud

 

Agreed.

[MattyF]

T540 would be the only option if you need an alround saw .. The 150 is a luxury pruning saw only suited really for stuff up to 4-5"... It's good for that that but probably a more expensive and worth while option as a hand saw alternative.

[Eddy_t]

Pollards, minor reductions, pruning and softwood work - ms150t

If you're bollocking down big stuff t540xp

 

 

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[Trees-]

Thanks for the info! Also, judging by what I've heard about the new MS201, I would be inclined to go for the Husky. Would you agree?

[Eddy_t]

I'd agree with any husky purchase

 

 

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[Dan Earp]

Thanks for the info! Also, judging by what I've heard about the new MS201, I would be inclined to go for the Husky. Would you agree?

 

Old stories from when it first came out, have a go on someones thats close to you. Ive not had a problem with ours, also think 540 hasnt been out long enough yet, but check out the other threads about it 👍

[edwood]

I have both:) t540 is a marvellous as a climbing saw fast cutting and looks sexy purrffffect for take downs! 150 is light delightfully accurate for pruning cuts and pretty powerful for something so small!(especially with a 5mm hole in the exhaust!) what kind of work do you do mainly take downs or prunes? I bought the 150 first as I didn't want a 201 and the 540 wasn't out yet! I'd say its ok for use in takedowns I did a fare few with it before I got the husky and it coped fine just know when to pull up a groundsaw! If budget is an issue I'd say get the 150 if not get 540, personally I'd say work late stop drinking for a month save money wherever you can and buy both!

 

 

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[dan494]

Had a look at the 540xp at my local dealers today, planning on getting one in the next week or so once get some cheques in as my 200t is getting tired